Acclaimed as one of the best made-for-television films ever, this moving drama tells the true story of Chicago Bears football player Brian Piccolo (James Caan) and his close friendship with star running-back Gale Sayers (Billy Dee… MoreAcclaimed as one of the best made-for-television films ever, this moving drama tells the true story of Chicago Bears football player Brian Piccolo (James Caan) and his close friendship with star running-back Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams). When Piccolo is diagnosed with terminal cancer, Sayers rallies his teammates to provide support for his friend.

If you thought this was a bit sappy in 1970 you should watch it again. The thing practically oozes with overt sentimentality. Still, it's an indelible… MoreIf you thought this was a bit sappy in 1970 you should watch it again. The thing practically oozes with overt sentimentality. Still, it's an indelible childhood memory for men of my generation and an almost iconic piece of '70s Americana. ...and yes, it still makes me cry (dammit).

Erin Collins

Very short...It had its good moments, but I thought it was overly cheesy for the most part and a little dramatic at random points throughout the movie. It was… MoreVery short...It had its good moments, but I thought it was overly cheesy for the most part and a little dramatic at random points throughout the movie. It was probably good for its time though.

Tom Ericksen

This is one of the best films I've ever seen -- I lived in Aurora, Illinois when Brian died! I loved him as a Bear, and I was terribly saddened by his… MoreThis is one of the best films I've ever seen -- I lived in Aurora, Illinois when Brian died! I loved him as a Bear, and I was terribly saddened by his death -- I remember all that Gayle Sayers did for him, but I didn't know this much -- A Wonderful film --

Joseph Eastmond

Oh, How Melo-Drama was enjoyable in the 70's! Now a days, You can't even last a minute with a movie like that. In Brian's song Case, I lasted the… MoreOh, How Melo-Drama was enjoyable in the 70's! Now a days, You can't even last a minute with a movie like that. In Brian's song Case, I lasted the whole film, enjoying moderate parts of it. Also, no matter How much, i love football, i do not shed tears, only Old Yeller, can get that close.

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